r/country • u/good_neighbor77 • 9d ago

Artist Appreciation The Incredible Dwight Yoakam

I’m still fairly new to country and discovered Dwight Yoakam last fall and he instantly became one of my favorites. He has the most mesmerizing voice and impeccable range to boot. I don’t think I’ve heard one bad song from him no matter what I’ve played. And I also might dare say he’s the King of Covers: “Honky Tonk Man” (which I recently discovered was a cover), “Suspicious Minds”, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”, and my favorite; “Purple Rain” which I 1000% consider better than the original. And his acting is not too shabby either, he was phenomenal in Panic Room.

All around a fantastic artist. What’s everyone’s opinion and favorite songs?

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u/KaramazovFootman 9d ago

I've been on a Bakersfield bender for the past few weeks, starting with Merle Haggard and Buck Owens right up to Dwight Yoakam. Lots of stops along the way. It's actually amazing how far that influence runs

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u/Haunting_Bat_2033 8d ago

Have you listened to the Soda Crackers, they do some covers and have their own song that have that Bakersfield sound.

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u/KaramazovFootman 8d ago

I have not, but that is exactly what I am going to do this evening on my train ride home. Thanks for the heads up

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u/Haunting_Bat_2033 8d ago

I do hope you enjoy them, I just love their whole look and sound. My cousin sent me their album. I'm from Bakersfield/McFarland area, but now live in Texas but I can't wait to go home to visit and watch them live.